US Bridges

Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.80FR0007/02.58TO0193 · Structure no. 000000000028680

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,616
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67,616 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,392 by 2045. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRamp Nbh & I-495NB
CrossesRoute 123
Location00.80FR0007/02.58TO0193
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.92156, -77.21579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,616 (2022)
Projected traffic75,392 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123 carry?

About 67,616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Nbh & I-495NB over Route 123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.